BASK


Meaning of BASK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbask ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, probably from Old Norse bathask, reflexive of batha to bathe; akin to Old English bæth bath

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1. : to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

2. : to take pleasure or derive enjoyment

bask ed in the spotlight

transitive verb

obsolete : to warm by continued exposure to heat

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.